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August
Wed, Aug 1, 10:30 am · Critical Colorado, Checkups For Manatees, Appalach
Bruce Burkhardt shows there's a lot to be done to protect the Colorado River now and for the future. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Wed, Aug 8, 10:30 am · Wolverines, Desert Wilderness, Military Base Makeo
Solitary and elusive Wolverines are making a slow comeback, migrating south to the lower 48 states. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Aug 15, 10:30 am · Ferrets And Prairie Dogs, Hidden Gems, Follow The
The health of black- footed ferrets is tied to prairie dogs in the North American prairie ecosystem. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Aug 22, 10:30 am · Fiddler Crabs, Disappearing Chincoteague, Californ
Scientists are still trying to understand just where fiddler crabs fit into the coastal ecosystem. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Aug 29, 10:30 am · Bison Homecoming, Preserving Tribal Languages, Per
WWF and the American Prairie Reserve have been working to restore the grasslands habitat for bison. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
September
Wed, Sep 5, 10:30 am · Canyon Mysteries, Ailing Alligators, "Lights, Ca
The intriguing stories behind Cloudland Canyon and Providence Canyon in Georgia are revealed. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Sep 26, 10:30 am · Beaver Builders, Wrangling Water, Body Electric, C
Researchers investigate how beaver dams are helping create healthier streams and rivers in Oregon. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
October
Wed, Oct 3, 10:30 am · Digging For Dinosaurs, Sonoran Desert Protection,
Witness the helicopter recovery of thousands of pounds of dinosaur fossils deep in the Utah desert. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Oct 10, 10:30 am · Arctic White Geese, Veterans In The Great Outdoors
Join the Sierra Club's Stacy Bare, a U.S. Army veteran, on an adventure down the Colorado River. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Oct 17, 10:30 am · Montana Wilderness, Bald Eagle Recovery, Lionfish
An ambitious plan to protect 700,000 acres of new wilderness in Montana is highlighted. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Oct 24, 10:30 am · Idaho Wilderness, Loggerhead Turtles, Sandfish Liz
The Idaho Wilderness, loggerhead turtles and sandfish lizard of the Sahara Desert are highlighted. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Oct 31, 10:30 am · Rio Grande Del Norte, Climate Adaptation, Flying A
Saving the upper Rio Grande and facing climate change with wind power in n New Mexico are featured. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
November
Wed, Nov 7, 10:30 am · Future Conservation Leaders, Natural Resources Rev
High school students work closely with scientists on Santa Cruz Island off the coast of California. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Nov 14, 10:30 am · Whitewater, Wading Birds, Wildlife Brigades
More than 30 years after Mt. St. Helens volcano blew, researchers are witnessing an amazing rebirth. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Nov 21, 10:30 am · Snowy Cave, Conservation Dogs, Underwater Oklahoma
Researchers use GPS technology to help endangered bighorn sheep living in very rugged terrain. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Nov 28, 10:30 am · Cattle Rustling, Bats, Colorado River
Good guys in Oregon use new technology to fight outlaws committing age-old crimes. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
December
Wed, Dec 19, 10:30 am · Badlands, Haven For Hawks, Dying Hemlocks
Local residents campaign to protect a spectacular landscape in Colorado's San Juan Range. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Wed, Dec 26, 10:30 am · Florida Panthers, Smoky Mountains, Rock Creek Wild
A paradise for birdlife, Arizona's San Pedro River faces threats from development. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
January
Wed, Jan 2, 10:30 am · Montana Legacy, Tree Rings, Perennial Grain Crops
Facing spreading development, how can wildlife habitat be saved in Montana? 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jan 9, 10:30 am · Grand Staircase, Port Pollution, Gas Drilling Supp
Paleontologists find new dinosaur species in deep canyons at Grand Staircase Escalante Monument. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jan 16, 10:30 am · Running Camp, Uranium Mining, Drowning Smith Islan
Renewed efforts to mine uranium in New Mexico cause concern among residents and former miners. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jan 23, 10:30 am · Bison Recovery, Buffalo And The Crow Nation, India
Ranchers and restaurants create a market demand for bison that could guarantee their survival. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jan 30, 10:30 am · Space Coast Ecology, California Condors, Green Roo
Discoveries at central Florida's Space Coast and the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge are featured. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
February
Wed, Feb 6, 10:30 am · Alaska's Offshore Oil, Native Inupiats, Gulf Spill
This episode focuses on controversial plans for offshore oil drilling off Alaska's Arctic coast. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Wed, Feb 13, 10:30 am · Critical Colorado, Checkups For Manatees, Appalach
Bruce Burkhardt shows there's a lot to be done to protect the Colorado River now and for the future. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Wed, Feb 20, 10:30 am · Wolverines, Desert Wilderness, Military Base Makeo
Solitary and elusive Wolverines are making a slow comeback, migrating south to the lower 48 states. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Feb 27, 10:30 am · Ferrets And Prairie Dogs, Hidden Gems, Follow The
The health of black- footed ferrets is tied to prairie dogs in the North American prairie ecosystem. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
March
Wed, Mar 20, 10:30 am · Fiddler Crabs, Disappearing Chincoteague, Californ
Scientists are still trying to understand just where fiddler crabs fit into the coastal ecosystem. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Mar 27, 10:30 am · Bison Homecoming, Preserving Tribal Languages, Per
WWF and the American Prairie Reserve have been working to restore the grasslands habitat for bison. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
April
Wed, Apr 3, 10:30 am · Canyon Mysteries, Ailing Alligators, "Lights, Ca
The intriguing stories behind Cloudland Canyon and Providence Canyon in Georgia are revealed. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Apr 10, 10:30 am · Beaver Builders, Wrangling Water, Body Electric, C
Researchers investigate how beaver dams are helping create healthier streams and rivers in Oregon. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Apr 17, 10:30 am · Digging For Dinosaurs, Sonoran Desert Protection,
Witness the helicopter recovery of thousands of pounds of dinosaur fossils deep in the Utah desert. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Apr 24, 10:30 am · Arctic White Geese, Veterans In The Great Outdoors
Join the Sierra Club's Stacy Bare, a U.S. Army veteran, on an adventure down the Colorado River. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
May
Wed, May 1, 10:30 am · Montana Wilderness, Bald Eagle Recovery, Lionfish
An ambitious plan to protect 700,000 acres of new wilderness in Montana is highlighted. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, May 8, 10:30 am · Idaho Wilderness, Loggerhead Turtles, Sandfish Liz
The Idaho Wilderness, loggerhead turtles and sandfish lizard of the Sahara Desert are highlighted. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, May 15, 10:30 am · Rio Grande Del Norte, Climate Adaptation, Flying A
Saving the upper Rio Grande and facing climate change with wind power in n New Mexico are featured. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]

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May
Wed, May 15, 10:30 am · Rio Grande Del Norte, Climate Adaptation, Flying A
Saving the upper Rio Grande and facing climate change with wind power in n New Mexico are featured. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, May 22, 10:30 am · Future Conservation Leaders, Natural Resources Rev
High school students work closely with scientists on Santa Cruz Island off the coast of California. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, May 29, 10:30 am · Whitewater, Wading Birds, Wildlife Brigades
More than 30 years after Mt. St. Helens volcano blew, researchers are witnessing an amazing rebirth. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
June
Wed, Jun 19, 10:30 am · Snowy Cave, Conservation Dogs, Underwater Oklahoma
Researchers use GPS technology to help endangered bighorn sheep living in very rugged terrain. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Wed, Jun 26, 10:30 am · Cattle Rustling, Bats, Colorado River
Good guys in Oregon use new technology to fight outlaws committing age-old crimes. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]

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July
Wed, Jul 3, 10:30 am · Rescuing Amphibians, Yellowstone Snowmobiles, Salt
Teens from big cities join a new program to recruit them for careers in the National Park Service. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jul 10, 10:30 am · Invading Crayfish, Underwater Robot, Grizzly Destr
A landfill serves as a solar power station. Grizzly bears test designs for bear-proof trash cans. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jul 17, 10:30 am · Badlands, Haven For Hawks, Dying Hemlocks
Local residents campaign to protect a spectacular landscape in Colorado's San Juan Range. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jul 24, 10:30 am · Florida Panthers, Smoky Mountains, Rock Creek Wild
A paradise for birdlife, Arizona's San Pedro River faces threats from development. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
Wed, Jul 31, 10:30 am · Montana Legacy, Tree Rings, Perennial Grain Crops
Facing spreading development, how can wildlife habitat be saved in Montana? 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]
August
Wed, Aug 7, 10:30 am · Grand Staircase, Port Pollution, Gas Drilling Supp
Paleontologists find new dinosaur species in deep canyons at Grand Staircase Escalante Monument. 26 minutes [ Stereo DVI TVG ]

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TONIGHT'S HIGHLIGHTS:

8:00pm Nature
OPB : Great Zebra Exodus
Over 20,000 zebras make their epic migration across the Kalahari's Makgadikgadi Pans in Africa.

9:00pm NOVA
OPB : Decoding Neanderthals
Geneticists explore what happened when the first humans encountered Neanderthals 60,000 years ago.

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